Los Angeles Rams delay travel to Australia for upcoming season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:05 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams will delay their departure for Melbourne, Australia, until shortly before their season-opening game. While the San Francisco 49ers plan to arrive early to adjust to the new environment and travel, head coach Sean McVay maintains that staying in Los Angeles preserves the health and routine of his roster. Key players, including Davante Adams, have expressed preference for keeping their local support systems and family environments intact for as long as possible before the long-distance trip. The Rams management emphasizes that resources for recovery and body work are superior at their home base. This approach follows a successful international record for McVay, who remains undefeated in three international games.
- •The Los Angeles Rams will depart for Australia as close to kickoff as possible.
- •San Francisco 49ers players plan to arrive in Australia early this week.
- •Head coach Sean McVay has an undefeated record of 3-0 in international games.
- •Players cite the importance of maintaining access to local family and personal medical support systems.
- •The team is currently managing player health concerns including Byron Young and Alaric Jackson.
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Why the Rams heading to Australia just before kickoff is the right move
"The Rams are waiting until the last minute to leave for Australia, which is the right move for the team.
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